#GHOUL://RE Kagune And Quinque Tier Record [RELEASE] – Destructoid

Up to date on December 25, 2025: I’ll preserve updating the tier record as I take a look at extra weapons and expertise within the new patch. Kagunes are a bit weaker now than Quinques since Kakujas are disabled as they get reworked whereas CCG has Arata Proto/Joker V2s. May even add notes for the brand new race Quinx if there’s curiosity.

One of the best Kagune and Quinques depend upon whether or not you’re searching for one for PVP or PVE. I’m largely going to be specializing in PVP energy however I’ll point out if a specific weapon is nice for PVE particularly although you may assume most S-Tiers are. Right here’s my GHOUL://RE Kagune and Quinque tier record and information.

GHOUL://RE Kagune Tier Record

I’ve rated Kagune in Ghoul://RE with V1 and V2 variations separate from each other since typically a V2 is best than V1 however typically it’s the alternative. With Kagune I’ve additionally thought-about Half Kakuja and Full Kakuja modes so some Kagune will probably be increased since they’ve a Kakuja mode. Let’s dive into all the person Kagune beneath and focus on their rating causes.

Kakuja: I commented on the Half and Full Kakujas within the V2 sections of the Kagunes. That stated notice that they’re disabled for now so my feedback are primarily based on the pre-release variations.

S-Tier Kagune

S-Tier Kagune	Rating Defined
Eto V2 Legendary Eto V1 Legendary	• Eto is a high 3 Kagune and arguably the most effective within the recreation • Primarily as a result of it offers a ton of injury with the Frenzy meter and the Full Kakuja is basically highly effective • Additionally you may have robust and versatile Crits • I personally desire the V1 for the reason that V2 is straightforward to parry however V2 dashes have hyperarmor and noobstomping strikes in the event that they’re not used to combating Eto • The Kakuja can also be robust with insta grips on M1, full hyperarmor and excessive injury, AOE and vary for teamfights
Takizawa V2 Legendary Takizawa V1 Legendary	• Placing these collectively since they’re fairly comparable in how good they’re • Takizawa is among the greatest Kagune within the recreation with a excessive ability ceiling for each 1v1 and teamfights • It is advisable study to combo the strikes properly • V1 is so quick with nice mobility, 1v1 comboes and nice hitboxes • V2 is a bit slower however far more versatile and higher for teamfights • The Half Kakuja can also be the most effective within the recreation • You’ll be able to bait parries with the Crit Faint • Plus it has ranged choices, a counter and Z for top injury and ragdoll that are all superb
Beaked V2 Frequent	• Ignore the Frequent rarity, Beaked V2 is a very robust 1v1 moveset • Greatest M2 variants within the recreation for combo extending • Z+M2 that launches you is unbelievable utility and onerous to take care of • Usually requires extra apply and ability than Taki and Eto however when you grasp it it’s so dominant in PVP
Nishio V2 Frequent	• Glorious defensive moveset that’s skill-based and requires apply • One of the best transfer right here is C with nice hyperarmor to get out of any combo • Observe up with X to take over aggression • Wonderful mixture of offense and protection

A-Tier Kagune

A-Tier Kagune	Rating Defined
Ken V1 Legendary	• Higher than V2 IMO • Ken V1 is definitely underrated because it combos properly with Dexterity for 1v1s • It’s low vary however you will get mobility with Dexterity • Then you definitely guardbreak and ragdoll with the bottom equipment • That stated you do must apply the combos nevertheless it’s value it
Yomo V1 Legendary	• A strong moveset with a number of mobility on account of Z and the cloak • There’s loads of mixups with the doges and grabs dealing good injury • The double crit is powerful for mixups • Run 40 Dex Triple Step into X for superb 1v1s
Yamori V1 Uncommon	• Yamori is extraordinarily skill-based however probably actually highly effective • It’s acquired the most effective hyperarmor strikes within the recreation and respectable vary • Z is nice into uppercut • Abuse turning sideways through the second a part of X for extra vary and a assured Crit after • It’s a distinct segment choose however is definitely fairly highly effective once you grasp it • Yamori’s Kakuja strikes are a bit troublesome to land so I wouldn’t use them as typically
Bin V1 Uncommon	• Bin didn’t get powercrept as a lot • It’s nonetheless robust with a mixture of Power and Dexterity • Nice combo potential
Ken V2 Legendary	• This can be a nice moveset for those who use the air variant in combos whereas operating Dexterity • The strikes deal good injury, the grabs are simple to hit and you’ve got entry to Half Kakuja • That stated it’s a must to rely extra on Dexterity strikes for the reason that base strikes are a bit simple to dodge or parry in opposition to skilled gamers • Total the bottom Ken V2 is IMO a bit worse than V1 however with Dexterity it turns into miles higher • The Half Kakuja has a good counter and mobility however I’d say the bottom V2 is stronger with Dex strikes
Tsukiyama V1 Frequent	• Tsukiyama’s rating relies on how properly you study the combos • It’s a combo grasp with superb guardbreaks and an excellent hyperarmor transfer • I run 33 Mastery, relaxation in Power for strikes and combo off of a number of the greatest guardbreaks within the recreation • It’s not overwhelmingly highly effective by itself however is quick and has pokes touchdown it in A
Tatara V2 Legendary	• Very skill-dependent because it’s highly effective if you understand how to movestack with Power/Dexterity strikes • In any other case it’s gradual and clunky and also you gained’t be capable of land strikes reliably • That stated the Full Kakuja makes Tatara V2 far more dependable because it’s actually good • Tatara Kakuja X and C are actually good for stunlocking as a result of for those who get hit by the primary one you’re getting hit by all the factor

B-Tier Kagune

B-Tier Kagune	Rating Defined
Mayu V1 Mythical	• Haven’t performed Mayu a lot nevertheless it was respectable from what I’ve seen, not terribly highly effective although • The M2 variants are weaker than Beaked V2 so I’m placing it B for now • That stated they’re nonetheless actually good for 1v1 combos • I’ll play extra within the re-release and re-rank this if want be as a result of I’m occupied with why they made it Legendary
Yomo V2 Legendary	• IMO barely worse than V1 • The vary strikes are simple to parry • The Crit is basically good because it’s a two-part strike forcing a double parry examine nevertheless it’s not all that spectacular • You do have a pleasant injury enhance with the cloak and the C+C variant is a bit onerous to land nevertheless it stuns which is nice for teamfights
Wing V2 Frequent	• Related case to Wing V1 the place the ranged strikes are actually good • You’ll be able to zone properly and the Crit comboes properly with all the pieces • It additionally suffered from nerfs making it inferior to it was once nevertheless it’s nonetheless a good playstyle
Noro V2 Legendary	• Noticeably increased injury than Noro • That stated the strikes are nonetheless gradual and awkward to land and combo • There’s additionally the endlag downside • It could possibly work for those who land your crits two occasions in a row however in opposition to skilled gamers that’s onerous to do • The Starvation Bar mechanic is annoying to take care of although so it’s respectable
Hinami V1 Uncommon	• Hinami desperately wants a V2 like a variety of rares • It acquired energy crept by a variety of Frequent V2s • It’s nonetheless respectable since you may have large hitboxes and good vary for once you’re getting ganked • It’s greatest for alt account PVE farming although so that you could eat your alt along with your fundamental account for development

C-Tier Kagune

C-Tier Kagune	Rating Defined
Beaked V1 Frequent	• The guardbreak Counter is what carries V1 • Additionally the M1s are quick • However the different strikes aren’t the most effective and also you simply need it for the V2 which is S-Tier
Wing V1 Frequent	• The ranged strikes listed here are fairly respectable for zoning • That stated, Wing V1 was nerfed a lot it’s now not that good
Tatara V1 Legendary	• Gradual strikes • That stated for those who can guard break and might movestack it’s a lot better • It primarily suffers from gradual wind-ups with no hyperarmor however the V2 is best
Noro V1 Legendary	• Clunky and gradual strikes however you do have hyper armor on nearly all of them • I personally don’t like to make use of it however it may be good in sure situations

D-Tier Kagune

D-Tier Kagune	Rating Defined
Shachi V1 Uncommon	• Gradual start-ups on some strikes which are simple to parry • A bit buggy and general not the most effective to make use of
Nishio V1 Frequent	• Underpowered moveset • Wants V2 to be good

GHOUL://RE Quinque Tier Record

GHOUL://RE CCG Quinques are a bit tougher to rank since most of them are robust and you’ll entry Arata no matter Quinque. With that stated, remember the fact that some rated decrease are literally on common higher than Kagunes of the same tier. I gained’t be together with the three base variations since they’re simply Crit modifiers. Let’s dive into every Quinque individually.

Proto vs Joker: By way of Aratas, Proto is a Protection-oriented mode whereas Joker is for reinforcing DPS. Each are actually good so it is best to choose what you’re missing primarily based in your playstyle. Should you really feel such as you’re taking an excessive amount of injury go along with Proto and for those who’re good at parrying/dodging choose Joker. The Arata V2 variations are so highly effective on Launch.

S-Tier Quinque

S-Tier Qinque	Rating Defined
Solace V1 Legendary	• The most effective Quinques within the recreation • Offers a ton of injury with good vary • The strikes may be troublesome to parry like C’s preliminary is okay however then the M2 kick follow-up hits you • Actually robust and enjoyable to play in each PVP and PVE
13’s Jason V2 Legendary	• Similar to V1 however simply straight up higher • Extra injury and extra transfer variations • Dominates in teamfights • That stated it’s acquired some strikes which are harder to land just like the Z maintain
SSS Owl V2 Legendary	• SSS Owl V2 offers large injury and is a large improve for PVP over the V1 model • The C is straightforward to dodge however the remainder of the strikes are actually robust • It’s greatest for teamfights the place you may hit a number of enemies because it’s acquired a ton of AOE
Serrate V2 Uncommon	• Serrate V1 and V2 are each actually good and are all about combos • You’ll be able to combo somebody for lots of injury with uplift • It’s much like Hakuda in Sort Soul the place it’s essential to study all the combination ups for it to work • That’s why it’s very skill-based however probably actually robust
Yukimura V2 Frequent	• The most effective Quinques • Quick, has nice hitboxes and superb guardbreaks • X is so robust with multihits that guardbreak • Only a straight up higher model of V1

A-Tier Quinque

A-Tier Qinque	Rating Defined
Scorpion V2 Frequent	• V1 is only a worse model of V2 on this case so rush V2 for those who wanna use it • Actually robust for 1v1 PVP for those who study the strikes • The sprint has a large hitboxes which you should use to combo into the double hits • That stated a variety of the strikes right here have a gradual start-up so it takes some getting used to
Nutcracker V2 Uncommon	• Excessive A-Tier • The V2 is basically robust and is sort of like Floor Hakuda in Sort Soul by way of combos • Has a very robust counter • The crit isn’t that good although on account of low attain • That stated the C combos properly with the Crit
AUS V1 Legendary	• Very versatile since you may have a ton of combo choices and methods to tug fleeing enemies to you • Aus additionally has a variety of lingering hitboxes, particularly on the crit that make its strikes simple to land • X boomerage is a pleasant combo extender • Additionally has respectable injury, good guardbreaks and an autoparry for protection
Ginkui V1 Legendary	• Ginkui is bizarre as a result of it largely relies on who you’re enjoying in opposition to • The excessive injury strikes will stomp gamers who don’t know learn how to combat in opposition to it • That stated, if somebody has confronted Ginkui earlier than and is aware of learn how to multi-hit parry it you gained’t do a lot • It’s A or B primarily based on who you’re dealing with
13’s Jason V1 Legendary	• Glorious for combating crowds • Tons of nice AOE strikes • Respectable for 1V1s as properly for the reason that injury is nice • Total a terrific Quinque
IXA V1 Legendary	• IXA was once OP however now it’s far more balanced • It’s nonetheless good because of the varied combos you may pull off • You have got a variety of stress in melee and ranged and even protection with the autoparry • That stated it’s inferior to it was once
Yukimura V1 Frequent	• Identical notes as V2 however a bit weaker • Nice for PVP

B-Tier Quinque

B-Tier Qinque	Rating Defined
SSS Owl V1 Legendary	• The V1 model is actually not that good for PVP and is extra of a PVE choose for the reason that strikes do nice injury however are troublesome to land • The Z is the one good one for 1v1s • The remainder of the strikes are simple to dodge or parry • It may be good for PVE nevertheless it’s underpowered for PVP • V2 is miles higher
Chi She V1 Uncommon	• Not the most effective for PVP on account of clunky strikes however not the worst both • That stated it’s acquired excessive M1 injury so it’s good for PVE boss raids
Kura V1 Legendary	• Kura offers a ton of injury however the strikes are onerous to land • A lot of the strikes are gradual and simple to parry or have lengthy wind-ups • It may be value it for PVE however for PVP is kind of awkward to make use of • Even the gimmick mode strikes are janky and may be dodged out of simply
Narukami V1 Legendary	• Whereas the strikes don’t combo that properly collectively Narukami may be respectable • It’s as a result of it offers excessive injury and is flexible with completely different variations • The X burst in ranged mode is a very robust transfer as a result of you may hit it simply • That stated a number of the different strikes have start-up lag so it’s very situational
Kuai V1 Legendary	• Not the most effective for PVE nevertheless it’s fairly respectable for PVP • It’s principally a barely worse model of Serrate • It’s good fairly good injury and it’s a must to play aggressive for combos • However for those who get used to it even the C may be parried simply mid-move • It’s very skill-based however at that time simply use Serrate
Serrate V1 Uncommon	• A worse model of V2 however nonetheless actually good for PVP • Related notes as V2 however the strikes are a bit weaker on common
Scorpion V1 Frequent	• A worse model of the V2 however nonetheless good • The knife throw is difficult to land however the different strikes are actually good • Particularly the sprint

C-Tier Quinque

C-Tier Qinque	Rating Defined
Bokusatsu V1 Uncommon	• Very gradual and clunky for PVP • Significantly better for PVE
Kajiri V1 Frequent	• Kajiri offers excessive injury however the strikes are simply not synergistic with one another • It’s enjoyable to play and fairly secure for PVE and PVP because you’re firing from vary • That stated gamers will simply dodge you after which combo you once you land
Doujima V2 Frequent	• Not the most effective for PVP • Nice M1 injury so it’s actually good for PVE boss raids • Nonetheless higher than V1

D-Tier Quinque

D-Tier Qinque	Rating Defined
Doujima V1 Frequent	• Nice M1 injury so it’s good for PVE boss raids • That stated it’s gradual for PVP
Demon Yamada V1 Uncommon	• Acquired energy crept so onerous by all the newest Quinques • Extraordinarily gradual with wind-ups • The Rending Cleave is nice however it’s a must to hit earlier strikes to do it which is sort of inconceivable in opposition to expert gamers

That’s it for my GHOUL://RE Kagune and Quinque tier record and information. Take a look at the newest GHOUL://RE Codes at no cost goodies.